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KIPP Columbus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,945 students in KIPP Columbus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in KIPP Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,945 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
KIPP Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#651 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)52.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
% Black
83%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% White
2%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,881 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending
$28 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,881
$19,383
Showing 2010–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,462
$19,015
Showing 2010–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Best KIPP Columbus School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Gr: K-12 | 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to KIPP Columbus School District?
KIPP Columbus School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,945 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Columbus School District?
KIPP Columbus School District is ranked #665 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP Columbus School District?
83% of KIPP Columbus School District students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Columbus School District?
KIPP Columbus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is KIPP Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,462 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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